#also i was going to have it that mavrah disagreed with having the mask of evolution locked away but i decided instead that it would be more

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Some more but my deadline was the start of December, except I ran out of ideas so I'm posting it now.

Mask of Energy Blasts

It has a gun-barrel in the forehead, which can be used to fire blasts of pure elemental energy.

Kinda looks like the the protagonist's sniper-helmet from MDK.

Mask of Innovative Weaponry

A mask that allows the wearer to design a weapon from any resources in front of them, usually resulting in something bizarre.

Originally designed for the Vortixx market, though versions designed to be worn by other beings also exists (which still look a bit Vortixx-y in terms of shape and aesthetics).

Mask of Psychoanalysis

Allows the wearer to determine every aspect of the target's personality based on minor context clues. Or at least, that's what the mask's creator (and wearer of the only one in existence) claims.

Mask of Omens

At random times, the wearer loses all awareness of what is going on around them, and they have a vivid but esoteric vision hinting at what might happen at some point within the future.

The Noble version seemingly functions the same, but the wearer instantly gains knowledge of what the visions indicate.

Mask of Gifting

The wearer can create ornate boxes made of their respective element (or unflavoured Protodermis if they lack an elemental affiliation), which can then be used to hold a single object, provided it fits within the box; a target can then be specified, and the box will fly towards their location at immense speed. The larger the box, the more concentration is required to create it and allocate a target.

The Noble version requires even more concentration to use.

Mask of Lasers (Kanohi Naynu)

The user can manifest lasers. That's it that's the power. They aren't as strong as the ones that a Toa of Light can create, but they're still pretty strong.

Based on Umbra's non-canon Walmart bio.

Mask of Distance

The user is able to tell how far away an object is, regardless of if it's visible from where they are.

Usually equipped with a scope.

The Noble version can only judge the distance of things the wearer can currently see.

Mask of Constraction

Mandatory Bionicle Heroes reference (in this case a mish-mash of Hero Mode/Vezon's "assemble gold/black objects, respectively" from the PC/Console version and the Silver Toa's unlockable alt-fire from the DS version).

The wearer is able to "Constract" any loose mechanical (or biomechanical) components into simple automatons, which perform a single, simple task, and then remain dormant until commanded to disassemble.

It can also be used to "Deconstract" objects as well as living beings, which experience intense pain and are eventually killed; therefore, the mask is considered immoral (also because it was worn by a member of the Brotherhood of Makuta who would Deconstract her peers' Rahi, Constract them into new ones, and then bring them back to life using Viruses).

Mask of Encyclopedic Knowledge

Any knowledge the user learns while wearing the mask is stored into it and can be recalled at any time.

The Noble version can only recall information and not record it.

If one being gives their Mask of Encyclopedic Knowledge to another, it retains the knowledge that the original owner recorded onto it.

Mask of Survival

Lets the wearer survive a single lethal injury, but breaks afterwards.

Originally commissioned by a Steltian Aristocrat during an attempted class uprising, to prevent against potential assassination attempts; the mask was initially created specifically to fit onto the heads of Aristocrats, but versions shaped for use by Matoran-adjacent beings, Vortixx, and the current iteration of The Shadowed One's species are also available. Versions for other species can be custom-ordered, though the buyer has to go directly to the factory on Xia, and the price for even a single Mask of Survival is very steep.

Mask of Beyondsight

Causes the wearer to see realities beyond their own. Only one exists, in the private artifact collection of a Skakdi CEO on Xia.

Supposedly, it was created by a high-ranking crafter on Artakha (the island) who wanted to get onto Artakha (the being)'s council by creating a powerful mask, but ended up going mad after using it, and was sent to Karzahni (the island). There are many reasons why this story is obviously false (Artakha doesn't have a "council", Matoran can't use masks, and most damning of all, the back of the mask has a serial number and manufacturing markings that make it clear it was made in a factory; if it was actually used, the wearer would find it has the powers of a Noble Kaukau), but its owner still claims that it's true.

Mask of Sublimation

The wearer can instantly turn any solid into a gas.

Mask of Planning

While in use, the wearer can display any plans they have as floating white runes, representing every being, creature and object involved, along with lines that show the overall floor-plan of the parts of the plan's location that the wearer has seen, with unseen parts being filled in with what the wearer believes the rest of the area looks like.

The Noble version leaves out any areas the wearer hasn't seen, and makes the runes into generic circles that the wearer has to actively assign to someone while describing the plan.

Commonly used by the heads of sports teams, as well as corporate managers in regions like Xia.

Mask of Terror

The wearer is perceived as a more terrifying, eldritch version of themself by any nearby beings. The Noble version just makes the user somewhat more menacing.

Considered immoral.

Mask of Biopowers

The wearer can pull a portion of the life-energy from a recently-deceased being and use it to temporarily gain one of their powers, but also some of their memories.

Considered immoral.

Very obviously inspired by Bioshock.

Mask of Acid

Gives the wearer the same powers as a Lehvak.

Mask of Polarity Reversal

The user can reverse the polarity of any elemental abilities in a radius; fire becomes cold, water flows up things instead of down them, and magnetism is inverted.

While it can affect a Toa of Gravity's abilities, it doesn't affect regular gravity.

The Noble version has a smaller radius.

Mask of Diving

Makes the wearer more resistant to pressure, allows them to breathe underwater, and causes them to quickly descend to the bottom of any liquid they're currently in.

Mask of Seasons

Similar to the Mask of Weather Control, but it specifically simulates different seasons.

Mask of Voice-Throwing

Allows the wearer to make their voice come out of another object or being.

The Noble version can only do it with things in the wearer's field of view.

Mask of Hunting

The wearer can create chains and nets of energy, which can be used to trap Rahi and other beings.

Considered immoral, as it was worn by a member of the Brotherhood of Makuta.

Inspired by Umarak's mask from Bionicle G2.

Mask of Chains

The wearer can summon hooked iron chains, which tear apart their opponents' bodies and souls.

Considered immoral as it was worn by a member of the Brotherhood of Makuta and is also incredibly violent.

Obvious Hellraiser reference.

Mask of Duplication

The wearer can temporarily create duplicates of themselves; these duplicates aren't sentient, being puppeted by the being that summoned them, and immediately vanish after the mask is deactivated. While the theoretical number of duplicates is infinite, most beings lack the coordination to control more than four at a time.

The Noble version can only create one duplicate at a time.

Mask of Ballistics

Allows the wearer to both predict a projectile's trajectory, and also sense where a projectile was fired from. Unlike the Sanok, it doesn't actually increase accuracy or throwing strength.

Commonly fitted with a scope.

The Noble version can only tell where a projectile came from.

The mask's powers don't work on energy projectiles, but it does work on projectiles that break or explode on impact, since they leave physical residue; the individual components have their own trajectories, which appear as a "split" at the end of a projectile's trail. It would also theoretically work with most if not all modern firearms.

Mask of Battle Rage

Makes the wearer temporarily stronger and more physically imposing, but also forces them into a blind rage.

Only activates if the wearer is angry, scared or in mortal danger.

The Noble version is half as effective as the Great version.

While it isn't considered immoral, most Toa refuse to wear it as it could potentially injure their allies.

Mask of Infiltration

Basically a combination of a Volitak, a Ruru and a Mask of Alternate Passages.

Has a unique scope design compared to other masks, which can rotate, changing the type of vision on the left side between normal and thermal, which can be used alongside the mask's standard night-vision and pathfinding abilities; most mask-makers use a special process to make the scope assembly match the secondary or tertiary colour of the wearer.

The Noble version has both scopes fixed over each eye. The (non-scope) abilities work like their respective masks' Noble versions.

Mask of Banishing

The wearer can temporarily banish any being to a pocket dimension for as long as they retain concentration. If the wearer dies, the dimension stays locked unless another being puts on or destroys the mask.

While it isn't considered immoral, it is still rarely used by not just Toa but other beings, due to it being most effective if the wearer dies.

Mask of Mechanics

Like the Mask of Biomechanics but without the "Bio".

Mask of Withering

Any living thing the wearer touches slowly decays into a cloud of dark ash until there's nothing left. The time the target takes to fully disappear is determined by many factors, including how large they are, their species, and if they're wearing any masks that increase durability or vitality.

Considered immoral for basically every reason; it kills people, it's nasty, and it was worn by a member of the Brotherhood of Makuta (who had three heads and floated above the ground).

Minecraft reference.

Mask of Music

Gives the wearer high amounts of musical talent.

Has slots that accept music cartridges, similar to how Le-Matoran flutes work; the Great version has seven, while the Noble version only has three.

Mask of Repetition

Any action the wearer performs is instantly repeated. The action happens again immediately after it has first happened.

The copied action cannot include the activation of the mask, since that would cause the wearer to get stuck in an endless loop of activating the mask to activate the mask to activate the mask etc.

Mask of Elemental Transition

A mask that, while having no immediate effect, slowly alters the wearer's element as it is worn; it also changes their main armour colour, as well as the colours of their eyes, brainstalk and organic components, though their secondary and tertiary armour colours can only be changed by having the relevant parts replaced or painted.

Unlike most masks, it doesn't require activation, and works on Matoran. However, it has no effect on elementless beings.

Depending on where in the Matoran Universe you are, Masks of Elemental Transition can vary in how easy they are to get; in Metru Nui they're fairly easy to obtain, whereas on Xia you have to wait several decades before you can be approved to obtain one.

Mask of Object Conjuring

The wearer can create a solid projection of any object they can imagine, with some limitations: while an object can be used to channel elemental energy, it cannot create any form of energy or projectile, and it has to be a single object, meaning that it is impossible to make mechanisms. Only one object can exist at a time, and any existing ones immediately disappear

The Noble version's projections fade and become less tangible after a while, whereas the Great versions' are permanent as long as the wearer is alive.

Masks of the Great Beings

Several masks resembling the faces of multiple unknown beings, believed to be the legendary Great Beings. The Matoran who made the masks was found dead at the bottom of a disused protodermis-forging furnace, with several strange markings carved into his armour. The masks don't seem to do anything when worn.

Mask of Tactical Analysis

Allows the wearer to instantly generate a series of potential tactical strategies in case they are attacked, based on what they can observe in their current environment (e.g using those carving tools over there as improvised weapons, but making sure to wait for a few seconds because that Matoran behind the counter might reach for the lever next to itself and activate a machine that launches a spear, or worse, turn itself into a Toa and shoot fire or rocks or whatever); however, the wearer's assumptions about nearby beings or objects can also factor into this (e.g the lever is actually for a lift that allows access to the workshop's second floor, and also Matoran don't work that way, plus they're actually a Ko-Matoran), and potentially lead to strategies that take things into account which aren't actually present or true, or ignore things that are.

Often used by non-Toa species, as A. they don't have a weapon to hand at all times and B. they lack any elemental powers. However, at least one Toa who has cast aside their Tool is known to wear a Mask of Tactical Analysis.

Due to the imprecise predictions in regards to complex mechanisms, and how it uses its wearer's assumptions about potential threats, it is sometimes derisively known as the "Mask of Paranoia", which is also the name of an unrelated mask.

Inspired by xkcd #337 and also that one scene from Expiration Date.

Mask of Paranoia

Allows the wearer to inflict intense paranoia on a single target.

Considered immoral due to its psychologically-damaging effects, and also because it was worn by a member of the Brotherhood of Makuta.

Mask of Evocation

A mask commissioned by a mysterious Toa, who is said to have had strangely-coloured armour, long black robes, and was wearing what appeared to be a Noble Huna. This Toa was actually a member of the Brotherhood of Makuta who specialised in creating mimics.

The wearer can summon large biomechanical "fangs" from the ground, tipped with jaws filled with razor-sharp teeth. They can also conjure small flying creatures armed with swords.

Another Minecraft reference.

Mask of Evolution

Warning: the following description contains vague descriptions of body-horror.

Metru Nui Archives data log 12841: The Mask of Evolution is a Kanohi retrieved from a ██-Matoran village south of ██████ and delivered to the Archives shortly afterwards, for studying and preservation. Toa Mangai ██████ offered to test the mask; upon putting it on, he immediately morphed his right arm into a larger, stronger form, which seemed to contain more organic material than Class 04 Toa are meant to. Shortly after doing this, ██████ tried to morph it back, but rather than reverting, the arm became more and more mutated and organic. As ██████ kept trying to restore his arm to its original state, the rest of his body began to mutate; Archivists ██████ and █████ claim to have heard ██████ calling for his teammates, though I personally couldn't discern any words from his screams. Archivist ██████ chose to euthanise the creature that was once ██████, the corpse of which was then taken away for dissection; it was found that the mask had somehow rapidly and irreversibly evolved ██████'s organic components, which were constrained and damaged by his armour and mechanisms. All three of us have unanimously agreed to have the Mask of Evolution transferred to the secure containment sector, while ██████'s body will be kept in the "mutations and aberrations" exhibition on Level 4.

Bionicle mask ideas I came up with while on holiday (except the first one which I came up with beforehand but fleshed out while I was there)

Mask of Recording

Lets the user record whatever they are currently observing, which then gets stored in the mask and can be played back in the form of a projection.

If a being that can use masks puts on a Mask of Projection that has recordings currently stored on it, they can access those recordings.

The Great version can store up to five recordings, and any audiovisual modifications (e.g a Toa of Earth's natural night-vision; a Toa of Sonics' enhanced hearing; hallucinations/visions) are applied to the recording.

The Noble version can store a single recording, which is low-quality, has high amounts of rolling shutter, and lacks any audiovisual modifications.

Mask of Vision

An attempt at making the Vision Mask from VNOG work outside that game's mechanics.

Increases the resolution of the user's vision, letting them see distant objects more clearly.

The Noble version has half the effect of the Great version.

Mask of Chemistry

Lets the user combine substances to create new ones.

Has a built-in visor that can flip down to protect the user's eyes.

The Great version lets the user view every possible combination of any substances, whereas the Noble version only shows the outcome of the current ratio of whichever substances the user has access to.

Mask of Alternate Pathways

Highlights shortcuts, hidden passages etc. in the user's field of view.

Mask of Returning

Causes thrown objects to return to the user.

The Great version makes the objects automatically target whichever of the user's hands are currently free, whereas the Noble version just targets the user as a whole.

Mask of Excavation

Allows the wearer to pull up any underground object, provided it weighs less than twice what they could carry with their hands.

The Noble version only works with things that the wearer could carry normally.

Mask of Acceleration

If the user is piloting a vehicle, they can make it reach its top speed much faster.

The Noble version takes longer but otherwise does the same thing.

Mask of Distraction

The user can create small, noisy bursts of coloured light on surfaces, designed to distract other beings.

The Noble version can only create the visual or audio component, but not both.

Mask of Hallucination

The user can forcibly alter a target's audiovisual perception of reality, based around a"keyword" that the user thinks of when as activate it, along with the feelings that the target associates with that keyword (e.g if the mask was used on a Matoran with the keyword "Karzahni", they would see the world as resembling Karzahni (the island), their friends as post-modification Karzahnite Matoran, and their Turaga as somewhat resembling Karzahni (the being); inversely, if the keyword was "Artakha", they'd see the world as resembling Artakha (the island), their friends as ornately-armoured Artakhan workers, and their Turaga as somewhat resembling Artakha (the being).

Despite the intensity of the hallucinations, they can't physically affect the target, and the feel of an object wouldn't match up with how the target perceives it.

Considered immoral.

Mask of Many Souls

Stores the minds of other beings, who can then take control of the wearer's body if the wearer is willing to let them.

The Great version can store 48, while the Noble version can only store 12.

Mask of Hacking

Allows the user to hack into machinery and fully-inorganic beings by projecting their mind into the target's code-matrix, allowing them to physically interact with the code.

Lacks eyeholes, with the wearer's eyes being covered by a boxy "visor" that prevents them from being distracted while hacking (as they can still see).

The Great and Noble versions differ only in the amount of time that the hacking process lasts, with the Great version allowing the user to access the code for over an hour while the Noble version lasts about half of that.

Mask of Perspective

Lets the user adjust their field of view. That's it that's all it does.